Above-normal temperature forecast in Punjab

LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday forecast hot and dry weather across most districts of Punjab on Sunday and warned that temperatures might remain above normal, particularly in the central and southern plains.

According to the latest weather outlook, a shallow westerly wave that previously affected upper parts of the country has weakened, leaving little chance of rain. As a result, dry and humid conditions are expected to dominate across the province.

The PMD said that unlike Saturday — when isolated areas such as Kashmir, Murree and the Galliyat experienced partly cloudy weather with chances of light rain — Sunday will see no significant rainfall even in these upper areas. This shift indicates a further increase in heat intensity.

In plains, especially across central and southern Punjab, daytime temperatures are expected to remain 3 to 5 degrees Celsius above normal, adding to the discomfort citizens already facing due to rising heat levels.

Recent weather data highlights the intensity of the temperature, with Rahim Yar Khan recording the highest temperature in Punjab at 41.5 degrees Celsius, while Murree remained comparatively cool with a minimum temperature of 12.0 degrees Celsius. In Kashmir, Garhi Dupatta recorded a high of 35.0 degrees Celsius, while Rawalakot saw the lowest temperature at 10.6 degrees Celsius.

Published in Dawn, April 26th, 2026